>>>>> "David" == David Grove <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
David> If the "public say" is limited to an RFC freeforall, then
David> closed off to let the elite go to work, then the whole
David> "public say" policy is a farce an order of magnitude worse
David> than the "great perl merge". Either the public has a voice,
David> or it doesn't.
Sorry, I disagree. If I'm building a house I don't sit there and
critique the way the carpenter hammers nails. I do, however, make
sure the architect and I understand what the finished building will
look like.
The lack of difference between perl and Perl has been the greatest
cause of unease, disquiet and the disenfranchisement of parts of the
Perl community because it's impossible to talk about one without
involving the other. Clearer seperation of language and
implementation with clear specifications and a public process for the
former is sufficient for this to be avoided for Perl6. It is not
necessary to allow everyone the ability to comment on every phase *as
it happens*.
--
Stephen
"Good idea, O Lord!"... "'Course it's a good idea!"
